Aquariums & Zoos in Louisiana

Aquariums & Zoos

Whether you are five years old or 55, world-class zoos, nature exhibits and wildlife experiences are easily found around Louisiana and they are worth your time. The experience of seeing unusual and exotic animals up-close is one a person never forgets.

In the New Orleans area, pay a visit to any of the properties of the Audubon Institute, including the Audubon Zoo, Aquarium of the Americas, or the fascinating Audubon Insectarium.

Take a jaunt across Lake Pontchartrain to the NorthShore area discover the wonders of a safari-style tour at the Global Wildlife Center. Visit the beautiful, high-quality zoo in Baton Rouge or, in north Louisiana, spend some time at Shreveport's exciting Gators and Friends Alligator Park and Exotic Zoo. You might even consider looking in at Chimp Haven, a national chimpanzee sanctuary, or Yogie and Friends Exotic Cat Sanctuary.

Audubon Aquarium of the Americas

Audubon Aquarium of the Americas

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Audubon Insectarium

Audubon Insectarium

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Global Wildlife Center's- giraffe with toddler

Giraffes roam in Global Wildlife Center.PAEIX

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Alexandria Zoo White Tiger

View a rare white tiger at teh Alexandria Zoo

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Global Wildlife Center's- giraffes

Have you seen Giraffes in Louisiana?PAEIX

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Audubon Park Carousel

Audubon Park Carousel

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Louisiana Alligator

Alligator swimming in Louisiana

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Hands on with baby gators at Insta-Gator in Louisiana.

Get up close with baby gators at Insta-Gator Ranch & Hatchery in Covington.

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Global Wildlife Center's-camels.

Get up close to one of the Global Wildlife Center's camels. PAEIX

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Audubon Insectarium, New Orleans

Audubon InsectariumAudubon Institute

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Audubon Zoo Gators

Audubon Zoo Alligators

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Global Wildlife Center's- zebras

Zebras also roam the Global Wildlife Center.PAEIX

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Global Wildlife Center's- donkeys

Kids can feed the donkeys on the safari at the Global Wildlife Center.PAEIX